Question

A 23-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with Kussmaul respiration, ketones 5.6 mmol/L, glucose 22 mmol/L, pH 7.16. First IV fluid?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose

Answer

Hartmann's solution with added potassium

Answer

0.9% sodium chloride with insulin added

Practice question

A 23-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with Kussmaul respiration, ketones 5.6 mmol/L, glucose 22 mmol/L, pH 7.16. First IV fluid?